Comments on: Note-taking: A fundamental skill of the independent learner

By: Wen Shih

Wen Shih — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 00:51:39 +0000

Hi,
I do not give out notes and am often questioned by my students about the availability of notes. Instead, I would deliver content on the spot and depending on the interaction with students, the details written on the white-board would form the material for students to take down. I would then highlight to students that their set of notes are most unique to the lesson they just had. I find that such a practice effective thus far. Thanks.
Cheers,
Wen Shih

By: Amran

Amran — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 06:23:57 +0000

Just to add, you may want to view this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MlabrWv25qQ&feature=related

By: Amran

Amran — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 23:34:11 +0000

Thanks for the question, Julie. I suggest that you use the approach pioneered by Tony Buzan, and that is to use mind maps. Teach your child how to do mind maps. It is not only fun but also concise and effective and a real time saver when it matters most, that is, when he needs to refer to them for revision. Refer to the many books by Tony Buzan on the subject. Make sure you follow the rules for doing mind maps. They are quite distinct from webbing and concept webbing which some writers also call mind maps. But Tony Buzan is the originator of it. So refer to the guru himself.

By: Julie

Julie — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 18:15:40 +0000

As a parent of a fifth grader (headed for 6th) I am seek ing ways to introduce note taking skills to my son during the summertime. Can you suggest any tools for accomplishing this?

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